Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Can Leapfrog Europe in Fixed Income Market Design

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

As Hong Kong develops its FIC roadmap, it has a unique opportunity to learn from Europe’s past struggles and build a bond market framework that is fit for the future.

Payments & Settlements

Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Launches Maritime Finance Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/05/2026

The new ecosystem aims to repatriate USD 300 billion in annual financial flows through a regulatory sandbox and new international legal frameworks.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Takes Stock of Risks Associated With Extended Trading Hours

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2026

New report finds extended hours sessions are characterised by lower liquidity and wider spreads, posing risks to market integrity and operational resilience.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Releases Research Affirming Australia's Innovative Capability, While Identifying Gaps

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/05/2026

An ASIC-commissioned report highlights Australia's strengths in payments and BNPL regulation, but points to the need for clearer AI governance and expanded open finance.

Structural Regulation

China Launches Action Plan to Bolster Private Sector Protections

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2026

The plan focuses on improving financing access, ensuring fair competition, and strengthening legal frameworks for private enterprises in the country.

Structural Regulation

India Forms Committee to Scrutinise Corporate Law Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/05/2026

A joint parliamentary committee will examine a bill proposing to decriminalise offences, ease compliance burdens, and bolster India’s corporate governance framework.

Trade Based Money Laundering

Indonesia Decision to Centralise Commodity Exports Rattles Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2026

A new state-owned enterprise will control key exports, a move the government says will curb tax evasion but which has sparked fears of a monopoly and roiled markets.

Anti-Money Laundering

SEBI Proposes Allowing Third-Party Payments in Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2026

SEBI is consulting on proposals to permit payroll-linked investments, unit-based commissions, and donations through MFs.

Structural Regulation

UK to Relax Post-GFC Ring-Fencing Rules for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2026

The UK government plans to ease key 2008 crisis-era regulations, aiming to unlock GBP 80 billion in lending despite financial stability warnings.